My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. Skip To Main Content. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. Florida Gov. We commute over 30 miles per day on average to work and cannot afford over $2000 per year in new taxes per car. Curtin, meanwhile, spent his career first in aerospace, ran a division of Mitsubishi Electronics and then co-founded Gameday Sports Network. SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. The total deviation between districts with the largest and smallest populations was 12.4%, and revisions to Vistas voting map attempted to create four districts that each contained about 24,700 residents. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. Weve built one moderate rate housing development in the last few years and around 30% of what we need for below moderate rate income families. It is the litter of campaign signage around town all year vs. a specific amount of time that I do not support. Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. } Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Public Safety is my highest priority because without a safe community everything else tends to fail. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. Public school students 12,704 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Spending a majority of revenue paid by 95% of the population, for transit that only 2-3% uses, is not a fair or equitable use of taxpayer funding. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. He is a member of the districts Buildings and Grounds Comm-ittee and previously served on the School #9E site based team. Our city has enormous potential to be a North County leader in education, outdoor activities, and art and culture, but we need new leadership to get there. Oceanside Polling Locations and Voting Guide for the 2023 Elections I will also work to secure state and county funds for our Permanent Supportive Housing. The school board will for sure see a new face representing Trustee Area No. Cody Peterson is an anthropology lecturer at University of California San Diego and a well-known environmentalist. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.create', penciCommentCallback ); San Marcos has emphasized the construction of high-end housing, at the expense of middle-income people. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. A YES vote would support taxing cannabis businesses at annual rates of 4% to 7% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, 1% to 4% for non-retail cannabis businesses, and $2.00 to $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. Jensen has received just over $30,000 in campaign contributions, Joyce has received over $43,000 and Selnick over $86,000, about $65,500 from loans received. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. On 2/9/21 the County Board of Supervisors voted against adding law enforcement officers as a priority under the vaccination tier system to receive a Covid 19 vaccination. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. City of Oceanside, California - Current Elections Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. Police, fire and paramedic services should be tailored to meet the needs of the community, based on characteristics unique to each neighborhood and areas of focus. Local elected officials are responsive to voters, who have the right to appear before them when making decisions, a right you do not have at the state legislature. Voting Information - Oceanside Union Free School District Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election Nancy Licona-Area 1 School Counselor/Educator Candidate Statement: I've served as a school counselor in our community for the past 7 years and have seen firsthand how school closures and the pandemic have impacted student mental health and learning. My husband and I have raised two children in Village Park. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. DeSantis unveils 2024 school board target list to block 'woke' ideology Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. In Area 3 on the west side of the district, incumbent Martha Alvarado is matched up against Jen Telles. Public transit is important but there are so many other competing priorities. For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. Im proudly endorsed by our Deputies & Firefighters. I support a combination of the two. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. Board of Education / Elections - Oceanside Unified School District [emailprotected], www.BruceForEncinitas.com. FB.init( { For public safety, I will give consideration and support to issues related to recruitment and retention and expansion of safety services where appropriate. I promise to promote economic development that will reduce rising costs and ensure Carlsbad families dont have to leave the only home they know. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. By comparison, Higa reported $5,685. Serving since 2014, Bunker has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Recent State planning laws permit up to 8 units on most of our single-family lots, inadequate parking, increased height waivers and minimal setbacks. The state and federal governments recognized this and provided funding for cities to support those in need. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. He grew up in Rockville Centre. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. appId: '348280475330978', Oceanside. Oceanside Unified School District Next Election Nov 03, 2022 Filing Window Jul 13, 2022 - Aug 07, 2022 Description School Board Members establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board community and district staff. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. Do you support the California State Legislatures attempts to make it easier for cities to build high-density units without affordability requirements or local review? I think continuing to advocate for a notion of local control without any plans to address the housing crisis will only serve to worsen the affordable housing crisis. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. The district was divided into five trustee areas with a balanced number of residents in each area. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. I disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. Area 5 incumbent Cesar Fernandez also faces three challengers. Endorsements/ Voter Guide | Republican Party of [emailprotected]; www.armen4vista.com; IG: armenkurdian2022; FB: armen4vista; LinkedIn: armen-kurdian-09207b11. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. He is listed as a being endorsed along with Alvarez by the Democratic Party. Gaasterland was elected to her first term on the council in 2018. Only the Mayor recognized the uncertainty of the economic future and sought to act prudently by temporarily halting spending increases, while the rest of the Council voted to proceed. Our current investment is adequate and increased telecommuting and conversion to non-gas autos will further undermine transit ridership. Local voters should determine their communities future. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. The other two candidates are blank slates. Oceanside For the Oceanside School District, current trustees Robert Transom and Michael. Solutions Community-based policing, Safe Zones, Youth afterschool programs, more presence. The City Council voted 4-0 Sept. 14 to approve the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments. The Oceanside Unified School District board voted in a special meeting Monday to finalize its shift to district elections, after being threatened with a lawsuit that said the change was necessary . He has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. Earlier this year my opponent voted against exploring an inclusionary housing requirement for all developments. The city should focus on helping citizens budgets go further by ensuring an adequate stock of housing affordable to all income levels with a priority on enabling home ownership especially for families. Oceanside Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. Oceanside International Film Festival wraps its 12th year Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results If elected, I will work with my community to devise innovative, sustainable, equitable, and just solutions to urgent local problems. This is the disclaimer text. Here is a review of the candidates in our ten largest school districts and the County Office of Education. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. I fully support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative that seeks to preserve Carlsbads ability to shape local growth, preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and require developers to produce more affordable housing and contribute to the costs associated with new housing. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District Earlier this year, Rodriguez ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 49th Congressional District. } ); The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. District-5 runs along the coast north from Del Mar to camp Pendleton. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. There is neither last-mile feasibility nor strong demand from the residents to transition to Public Transit. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Land use and zoning decisions should be largely reserved for locally-elected officials and municipalities, not state legislators. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. We must address learning loss and the mental wellness of our students by engaging students in their learning and engaging parents, families, and teachers in the decision-making process. 02/03/2023. Documentary film maker Rita Grant made a 2017 short film about Higa and his work at Cherokee Point Elementary School. data: { Shana Hazan is a young mother with two elementary school aged daughters attending SDUSD schools. Phan Anderson says she is a software engineer and parent. Martinez has received. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. It would have created an enormous traffic problem at a critical crossing, would have diverted business away from existing stores and shops that give the city much of its character and appeal, and eliminated crucial open space. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Gas prices have hit record levels, inflation is out of control and its getting harder and harder to live where we work. White has raised over $26,000 with $8,750 in loans. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Oceanside Unified School District Board Member, Seat 5 An industry-crafted ballot initiative approved by voters in a nearby city allows the widespread location of dispensaries. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. The grade six Project Extra classes at Schools #5 and #8, under the direction of teachers Kristin Stea (School #5) and Sheila Gunther (School #8), have for the second year in a row been named New York State finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. Crime is also on the rise. Vigil is the former youth pastor at Eastlake Church and is presently director the San Diego branch of the charity Big Table. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. In Area 3, this is the second go around for Jane Lea Smith the candidate supported by the Democratic Party. Fernandez was appointed to the board in 2021. I would work with developers and ensure we get our fair share of funding from the state and federal government to build housing for the hard working people of Vista. 2022 School board, budget election results - MyTwinTiers On her Facebook page, she shares what an honor it was to be a speaker at a North County Patriots event. On the Ballot: Measures throughout San Diego County The under-utilized trains & buses prove that to be a sensible choice. The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Long Island School Budget Vote Results 2021 | Sachem, NY Patch Election 2022: School Board Races October 13, 2022; Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview October 7, 2022; Election 2020: North County's City Council and County Board October 16, 2020 . For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: l. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. He has a masters in curriculum and instruction and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Across the Nassau-Suffolk region, proposed school budgets for 124 districts total a combined $13.75 billion. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Oceanside consolidates its elections with San Diego County, working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. I am a special education teacher, elected School Board Member, father of two energetic children, and community advocate. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. County Officials | Oceanside, CA In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. I have skills and experience that can help Carlsbad resolve its critical issues, the lack of affordable housing, the protection of its seacoast and open spaces, the threat of fires, the demands for water in an ongoing drought and to do it in a financially sound manner without raising taxes while maintaining a superior level of community service.